By Staff Reporter
Murewa, Mashonaland East – The Zimbabwean government has pledged to expand the Presidential War Veterans Fund (PWVF) to ensure sustained economic and social support for liberation fighters, reaffirming its commitment to their welfare.
Dr. Paul Tungwarara, Advisor to President Mnangagwa, announced the plans during the launch of the Fund’s Mashonaland East provincial chapter in Murewa on Thursday.
Amid the rollout, war veteran Murambiwa Mujuru of Murewa received a newly built three-bedroom home, symbolizing the Fund’s tangible impact.
Over 1,000 veterans in the province were granted 500 bicycles, 1,000 food hampers, and $120 cash handouts each.
Current Fund initiatives already provide housing, interest-free loans, and boreholes to address water shortages.
Dr. Tungwarara emphasized the administration’s resolve to deliver on promises unmet by past governments.
“The President is a man of action. He understands the war vets’ concerns. We had cases where war vets struggled to access water,” he said.
“The borehole scheme will enable war vets to install boreholes at their homes. In the old dispensation, many promises were made to veterans, but little was delivered.”
Dr. Tungwarara added that a new scheme for veterans’ children will soon be unveiled.
Zanu PF Mashonaland East chairperson Daniel Garwe praised veterans as “brave cadres” central to Zimbabwe’s liberation and ongoing political vision.
“We value all our comrades who fought during the liberation struggle. These veterans liberated the country through courage and sacrifice,” he said.
“They are also the cadres supporting our stance that President Mnangagwa will lead until 2030. Whether you like it or not, Zimbabwe will prosper by 2030. We must pledge unwavering loyalty to the President while respecting other party leaders.”
The PWVF, first launched in Mashonaland East’s Chivhu district, is set to benefit all 10 provinces nationwide.
